ELIZABETH RAUM
Rhinebeck,NY
Summary
Dynamic nonprofit and arts leader with more than a decade of experience designing and managing performing arts programs, community engagement initiatives, and operational systems that foster inclusion, accessibility, and creative growth. Skilled in strategic planning, volunteer leadership, and cross-departmental collaboration. Passionate about advancing arts education and expanding community access to performance and cultural experiences.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Programming
The Stissing Center (non-profit)
01.2019 - 05.2025
- Directed year-round programming, educational partnerships, and operations for a growing community performing arts venue.
- Designed and led youth and adult arts education initiatives, workshops, and community outreach programs that increased participation and accessibility.
- Created and led a comprehensive volunteer engagement program: recruited, trained, and retained a multigenerational team; implemented first-aid and safety protocols.
- Diplomatically negotiated equitable contracts that balanced venue costs and client requirements.
- Provided logistical support for events, including arranging transportation, accommodations, and technical requirements.
- Streamlined event operations, reinforcing efficiency, budget tracking.
- Oversaw live event operations, including managing production staff, communicating vision to the Board, and ensuring optimal cost-effectiveness.
Volunteer Coordinator
Woodstock Film Festival (non-profit)
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Coordinated recruitment and management of 250 volunteers across 5 venues.
- Maintained an accurate tracking database and ensuring real-time communication.
- Served as a liaison between volunteers and senior operations staff, ensuring consistent communication.
- Fostered a welcoming, inclusive environment that boosted volunteer retention and engagement.
Film Production Coordinator
Freelance
01.1995 - 01.2018
- Managed and coordinated a wide range of live and recorded events for clients like Disney, MTV, Coke, and the Blue-Collar Comedy Tour.
- Responsibilities included all aspects of production: booking crews, managing schedules and vendors, liaising with theater and management, payroll, and database management.
- Coordinated over 50 film projects, managing budgets exceeding $5 million and teams of up to 100 members.
- Supervised logistics for productions in over 10 countries, coordinating travel, accommodations, and permits for casts and crews.
- Achieved a 100% on-time completion rate for all projects by optimizing workflow and resource allocation by coordinating with directors and crew.
- Managed teams of up to 50 crew members and cast, ensuring smooth production workflow across multiple locations.
- Oversaw production budgets totaling over $20M, ensuring project completion within financial constraints.
- SELECT CLIENTS/FILM PRODUCTION: Disney Channel, MTV, Blue-Collar Comedy Tour, Comedy Channel
Education
BA - Women's Studies
Wellesley College
Skills
- Contract negotiation expertise
- Efficient resource management
- Proficient in problem resolution
- Effective time management
- Calendar management
- Collaborative teamwork
Certification
- Mindful Leadership Certification - Spirit Rock Meditation Center
- Catskill 3500 Club
- Forest Bathing Guide - Forest Therapy Guide School
- Wilderness First Responder Certification - SOLO (Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities); NOLS (recertified)
- CPR/AED First Aid Certification - American Red Cross
Timeline
Director of Programming
The Stissing Center (non-profit)
01.2019 - 05.2025
Volunteer Coordinator
Woodstock Film Festival (non-profit)
01.2018 - 12.2018
Film Production Coordinator
Freelance
01.1995 - 01.2018
BA - Women's Studies
Wellesley College